Frugal Japan
Living frugally in an expensive world

　　Tribes by Seth Godin Recommended by FU This is not a money book in the sense of being about money, but it is a money book in the “money quote” sense. Basically, he says you should be doing what you want to be doing and the way to get to do it is to be a leader. This does [...] [ ... ]

　　Mary Hunt’s Debt-Proof Living by Mary Hunt (obviously) Mary Hunt is a reformed credit card shopping addict that has discovered a simple and effective way to both pay off debts, and live life debt-free. Her books (the “Debt-Proof” series) and magazine, The Cheapskate Gazette, have b [ ... ]

　　The Complete Tightwad Gazette: Promoting Thrift As a Viable Alternative Lifestyle by Amy Dacyczyn At about $15, its an investment, but this huge, 700-page reference manual is filled with Amy Dacyczyn’s hand-drawn illustration and newsletters filled with frugal tips. Amy published the Tightwad  [ ... ]

　　Smart Couples Finish Rich – 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner by David Bach Also available in Japanese: Kashikoi Kappuru wa Saigo ni Warau A simple, though US-focused, book devoted to helping couples determine their financial personalities and plan for their future. Fo [ ... ]

　　More with Less Cookbook by Doris Janzen Longacre A classic Mennonite cookbook originally published in the late 1960s, More with Less features healthy, whole foods recipes that can be easily adapted to Japanese kitchens. The focus is on simple recipes that make excellent use of leftovers and “s [ ... ]

　　Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not by Robert Kiyosaki, Sharon T. Lechter Also available in Japanese: Kanemochi Otosan, Binbo Otosan A classic, must-read book for everyone interested in achieving financial freedom. Robert Kiyosaki̵ [ ... ]

　　Clean House, Clean Planet: Clean Your House for Pennies a Day, the Safe, Nontoxic Way by Karen Noonan Logan This book has lots of good information and recipes using vinegar, baking soda, etc. Good for frugal types and environmentalists as well.  [ ... ]

　　The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book by Carla Emery A classic book updated many times since its original publication. The Encyclopedia of Country Living is a long (800+ pages), complex, and sometimes disorganized book filled with practical tips on everything from gardenin [ ... ]

　　The Stay-At-Home Mom’s Guide to Making Money from Home: Choosing the Business That’s Right for You Using the Skills and Interests You Already Have by Liz Folger While somewhat biased to US readers in terms of taxation and legal advice, Liz Folger’s guide is nonetheless extremely he [ ... ]